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Of or pertaining to divination by means of the stars; astrologic. [R.] Dr. H. More.

The investigation of the relation between the sun, moon, and stars, and the weather. -- As`*tro*me`te*or`o*log"ic*al, a. -- As`tro*me`te*or*ol"o*gist, n.

An instrument for comparing the relative amount of the light of stars.

The art of making measurements among the stars, or of determining their relative magnitudes.

An astrologer. [Obs.] Shak.

An astrologer. [Obs.]

Astronomical.

Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy. -- As`tro*nom"ic*al*ly, adv. Astronomical clock. See under Clock. -- Astronomical day. See under Day. -- Astronomical fractions, Astronomical numbers. See under Sexagesimal.

To study or to talk astronomy. [R.] They astronomized in caves. Sir T. Browne.

Astrology. [Obs.] Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck; And yet methinks I have astronomy. Shak.

See Astrofel. [Obs.]

The application of photography to the delineation of the sun, moon, and stars.

A photometer for measuring the brightness of stars.

The determination of the brightness of stars, and also of the sun, moon, and planets. --As`tro*pho`to*met"ric*al (#), a.

Pertaining to the physics of astronomical science.

The science treating of the physical characteristics of the stars and other heavenly bodies, their chemical constitution, light, heat, atmospheres, etc.

A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched.

An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.

Observation of the stars. [Obs.]

Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies. Derham.